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Pranav Adya

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About Me

Prior Education: Centennial High School Frisco, Texas

Related Coursework:

  • AP Computer Science A
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • Computer Science 1 Advanced
  • PLTW Introduction to Engineering and Design
  • PLTW Principles of Engineering
  • PLTW Digital Electronics
  • PLTW Engineering Design and Development
  • CCNA Internetworking 1
  • Independent Study and Mentorship (ISM) Program

Experience

June 2024 - August 2024

Student Intern

Microsoft

With this internship/mentorship, I was able to learn valuable skills to grow both personally and professionally. I learned how to integrate and create my own artificial intelligence chatbot into a web application, which has allowed me to better understand the potential applications of AI in various industries. This experience has also given me the confidence to pursue more advanced projects in the field of computer science and engineering.

October 2023 - June 2024

High School Aerospace Scholars Program

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

The High School Aerospace Scholars program at NASA gives students the opportunity to work on real-world projects, collaborate with engineers and scientists, and gain valuable skills and experience in the field of aerospace engineering. This program helps students explore their interests in STEM fields and provides a unique hands-on learning experience.

June 2024 - July 2024

General Engineering Program

University of California, Berkeley

Participated in a 1 week on-site program about the different types of engineering disciplines. During the program, I had the opportunity to engage in hands-on projects and gain knowledge from many guest speakers. This experience broadened my understanding of the diverse career paths available in the field of engineering.

January 2024 - April 2024

American Rocketry Challenge

Rocket Building/Testing

My team and I learned how to design, build, and launch model rockets. With this we gained hands-on experience on solving engineering and aerospace problems.

September 2022 - April 2024

Business Professionals of America (BPA)

Website Design Team

My team and I created a website based on the assigned topic using knowledge of content, graphics, and layout. We carefully curated the content to ensure it was informative and engaging for the website visitors. Additionally, we utilized our graphic design skills to create visually appealing elements that enhanced the overall user experience.

  • podausedcars.org
  • podagamedaygrill.com
  • podalearnx.com
  • stagefrightrockband.com
  • January 2018 - Present

    Apex Texas Youth Honor Society

    Website Manager

    I learned the foundational concepts of a product’s design and development through making a website for them. Through my experience as a website manager, I realized the significance of user interface in enhancing user satisfaction and overall experience.

    July 2023 - August 2023

    Exploring Engineering Camp

    University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

    Multi-week experience exploring 12 engineering fields through presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. This experience allowed me to gain a comprehensive understanding of the various engineering disciplines and their applications in real-world scenarios.

    Awards, Recognitions, and Certifications

    June 2025

    CCNA: Introduction to Networks Cisco Certification

    August 2024

    Google AI Essentials Certification

    May 2024

    Engineering Technology Foundations NOCTI Industry Engineering Certification

    Summer 2024

    Java, Python, HTML, CSS, JavaScript Programming Language Certifications

    May 2025

    Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop Certification

    September 2022 - June 2024

    Business Professionals of America Website Design Team State Qualifier and National Alternate

    September 2024 - March 2025

    Business Professionals of America Advanced Word Processing State Qualifier

    June 2021 - June 2024

    3x President's Volunteer Service Gold Award (dedicated 350+ volunteer hours)

    Extracurriculars

    September 2025 - Present

    Purdue Pickleball Club

    September 2025 - Present

    Purdue Solar Racing Club

    May 2022 - May 2025

    National Honor Society

    August 2022 - May 2025

    Robotics Club Head of Coding

    August 2023 - May 2025

    CyberPatriots Club Member